Cheseule, Miex

Dry meadow14 haObject number 7543

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Cheseule (Dry meadow)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Dry meadow Cheseule.

Location and surroundings

Cheseule is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Miex in the canton of VS. It covers 14 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7543. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Cheseule?

Cheseule lies near Miex in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.3382, 6.8355.

How large is Cheseule?

The site covers 14 ha according to the federal inventory.

Dry meadow: what is it?

Dry meadows and pastures are nutrient-poor, sunny grasslands of exceptional biodiversity, created only by traditional management.

Is Cheseule protected?

Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.

Which town is Cheseule in?

Cheseule lies near Vouvry (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Vouvry.

Which protected sites are near Cheseule?

The closest are Plan de l'Ortie (1 km), Lac de Tanay (1 km) and Lac de Tanay (1 km).